Niederwald Monument
Niederwalddenkmal
Fee required
Restaurant
Parking available
A 125-foot-high hilltop monument built between 1871 and 1883, commemorating the unification of the German states after the Franco-Prussian War.

📜 Hilltop monument commemorating the unification of Germany.
🔍 Features a 125-foot-high statue of Germania overlooking the Rhine Valley.

Why Go

panoramic views of the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
historical significance of the German Empire's founding.
accessible via cable car or chairlift.

Tips

consider taking the ferry from Bingen for parking, then a cable car to the monument.
visit when grapevines are full for spectacular views.

🅿️ Parking

paid parking available near the monument (car €4, bus/camper €8).

🍽️ Food & Drink

restaurant and snack bar available next to the visitor center.

Hours

🕒 Open all day.

Last updated 28 days ago

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